INVESTING IN NORTH WEST TRUNK ROADS – Q4 2024

January 20, 2025

During the winter months, our teams encountered various weather-related challenges. The harsh winter conditions brought unique obstacles for planned works, routine maintenance, bridge and road upgrades, and cyclic tasks. Despite this, Transport Scotland invested £22.6 million in improving the North West trunk road network throughout October, November, and December. There was little sign of slowing … Continued

BEAR SCOTLAND GEARS UP FOR STORM BERT

November 22, 2024

Additional resources in place to address any issues 24/7 control rooms monitoring conditions The second named storm of winter is on its way with Amber weather warnings in place across Scotland. BEAR Scotland, which looks after the trunk roads in North West and South East of Scotland, is primed to tackle whatever weather conditions Storm … Continued

BLACK ISLE ANIMAL RESCUE RECEIVES £750 FROM BEAR SCOTLAND

October 31, 2024

Munlochy Animal Aid has received a £750 funding boost from BEAR Scotland to continue their efforts to rescue and rehome animals from across the Highlands. BEAR Scotland manage and maintain the trunk road network on behalf of Transport Scotland in the North West, covering the A9 and A835 which run through the area the charity … Continued

INVESTING IN NORTH WEST TRUNK ROADS – Q3 2024

October 23, 2024

During the summer months of July, August, and September 2024, Transport Scotland invested a total of £22.5m into enhancing the North West trunk road network. It’s been another busy summer for BEAR Scotland with a range of planned works, routine maintenance, bridge and road improvements as well as cyclic jobs all designed to ensure safer … Continued

WILD ABOUT ECO-CONSCIOUS ENGINEERING

September 23, 2024

Here at BEAR Scotland, we undertake detailed ecological and environmental surveys prior to starting projects. This helps us understand our impact on the environment and allows us to take the necessary steps to protect the natural world.  When carrying out assessments, our environmental team need to take into account the type of works, seasonality, the … Continued

OVERNIGHT RESURFACING ON A82 BETWEEN TARBET AND CRIANLARICH

September 20, 2024

Due to a forecast for adverse weather, works on the A82 between Tarbet and Crianlarich have been suspended until Monday 21 October. Carriageway resurfacing starts Sunday 13 October until Friday 8 November Overnight road closure 8pm to 5am with diversion via A82, A85, A819 and A83   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are … Continued

FOOTWAY INSTALLATION AT CASTLETOWN JUNCTION, THURSO

September 4, 2024

Footway installation works at the crossroad between the A9 and A836 start from Monday 9 September Four-way temporary traffic signals until Friday 27 September BEAR Scotland, operating on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to start footway installation works at the crossroads junction between the A9 and the A836, adjacent to the Tesco store. These … Continued

Resurfacing & bridge improvement schemes on trunk routes south of Edinburgh during August 2024

July 25, 2024

  Update: Works on the A720 Lothianburn to Straiton eastbound resurfacing requires one extra night that will take place overnight on Monday 26 August 2024. Works on the A720 Straiton eastbound will only take four nights to complete and will be completed by the original end date. New dates below. Overnight closures on A702 and A720 Mon 5 August – … Continued

HIGHLAND LIFESAVING CHARITY RECEIVES £750 FUNDING BOOST

April 26, 2024

Highland and Islands Blood Bikes has received a £750 donation to support its voluntary service transporting vital medical supplies for NHS Highlands and Islands. The donation was made by Transport Scotland’s trunk road operating company BEAR Scotland, which manages and maintains trunk roads throughout the Highlands and Argyll & Bute, where the lifesaving charity operates. … Continued

NORTH WEST ACTIVE TRAVEL IMPROVEMENTS

April 10, 2024

Active travel projects have brought improvements to the North West network, with benefits to people choosing to walk, wheel and cycle. The cycle path at the A9 Dalnaspidal (pictured below), part of National Cycle Route 7, was resurfaced to give a smoother experience. Widening and upgrading markings on National Cycle Route 1 at the A9 … Continued

NORTH WEST TRUNK ROAD IMPROVEMENTS

April 9, 2024

In the first quarter of 2024, BEAR Scotland completed a range of infrastructure enhancements on the North West trunk road network, supported by a combined investment of £22 million from Transport Scotland. In addition to proactive improvements, BEAR Scotland continued to support communities through a challenging winter by responding to the aftermath of storms and … Continued

ROAD ENHANCEMENTS BETWEEN INVERARAY AND CAIRNDOW

October 27, 2023

Overnight road closure with diversion Sunday 12 November to Wednesday 22 November, 8pm to 5am. BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, is set to undertake significant road surface enhancements totalling £269,000 on the A83 near Ardgenavan and Strone Point, between Inveraray and Cairndow. Scheduled to start at 8pm on Sunday 12 November and due to … Continued